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Come, behold the year before us
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Come, behold the year before us by Sophia Green — Lyrics
1 Come, behold the year before us,
gathered here with neighbors good!
Sing we all in common chorus,
filled with love and gratitude!
Thankful for the Earth we rise,
for her soil, her seas, her skies,
creatures all with whom we dwell;
for All that Is, we love God well!
Hail the new year joyful sing!
God's love for all Creation bring!
2 Long the work we have before us,
short our time to meet Earth's need!
Faith and Courage shall restore us,
strengthen us in aim and deed!
For all life on Earth we fight,
sacrifice for what is right,
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About Come, behold the year before us
This SATB anthem in English, Come, behold the year before us, opens with a sense of communal gathering and gratitude. The music immediately establishes a bright, hopeful mood, as the voices combine in rich harmonies to express thankfulness for creation and the blessings of a new year. The text speaks of unity, love for the Earth and all its creatures, and a commitment to serving God. Later verses explore the call to action, urging perseverance and courage in facing challenges, and a dedication to fighting for life and making sacrifices for what is right, in contrast to wastefulness and greed.
